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Any suggestions on bantam breeds? Haven't done a lot of research on them. Will have to start.

This is a super & simple idea!! Plus I already have all the materials.

My youngest (13) daughter just told me she wants to show one or two of our chickens in 4-H. Just wondering what are the easiest and best breeds for someone just starting? Where or who do we get them from?

Hey my youngest just told me she wants to possibly show one or two of the chickens in 4-H. Any suggestions on what kind and where to get them?

Thanks for all the info it was very helpful.

I'm sure I over looked the answer to this question somewhere, but I'm new. Should I buy my chicks vaccinated from the hatchery? I live on a small farm with wild turkeys that roam my yard and some ring necked pheasants. These will be my first chicks and I would like to do the right thing. Not...

Thanks ....they both live fairly close, but I think once the newness wears off & they get older it will get better. Plus they only are over once a week.

I've got two very active 2 yr old grandsons. :D Can them chasing the chickens around the yard (once in awhile) cause my chickens not to lay? I can understand them not if it was an everyday thing.

Hi I (we) am from just south of Avon. Looking at getting some chickens to raise here on our "little slice of heaven". I'm looking for mostly layers (just after the eggs). I'd like a colorful basket of eggs (not just white or brown) and colorful chickens also (think my youngest and grandkids...

Are they very docile? I've got 4 young grandchildren and they are going to want to pet them. I realize some will be tamer others, just like anything else. Plus I'm going to want to also and maybe show one or two?

Yes, thank you. Those are the ones I've been leaning towards.

I've been away from Chickens for awhile. I used to help my Grandma with hers. Now I'm trying to start a flock to share with my family, but with the climate swings we have here in SD. It can be well below freezing in the winter months to well above 100 in the summer. Does anyone have suggestions...

UHave been away from the chicken scene for awhile. Used to help at my Grandmas house. Still working on how many chickens to get & what kind. :/ I also have some horses & cows. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren, 3 dogs & 1 cat.:) I'm looking forward to meeting others & having fun with with my...